Roland XP-80 User Manual
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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner's Manual.
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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications
on the unit. (The only exception would be where
this manual provides specific instructions which
should be followed in order to put in place userinstallable options; see p.45.)
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• When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If
not using a rack or stand, you still need to make
sure that any location you choose for placing the
unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
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• Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it
excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc.
A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire
hazard. Never use a power cord after it has been
damaged.
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• In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation
of the unit.
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• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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• Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using extension
cords—the total power used by all devices you have
connected to the extension cord's outlet must never
exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the
extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt
through.
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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your dealer, or qualified Roland service personnel.
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• Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord
before attempting installation of the circuit boards
(SR-JV80 series ; p.45).
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• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from an
outlet.
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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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• Never handle the power cord or its plug with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet.
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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug
from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external
devices.
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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of
the outlet.
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• Install only the specified circuit boards (SR-JV80
series). Remove only the specified screws (p. 45).
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WARNING
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
WARNING
CAUTION
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
WARNING
CAUTION
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In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe
the following:
Power Supply
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with
any device that will generate line noise (such as an
electric motor or variable lighting system).
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off
the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers) may
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference.
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy
disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using
Floppy Disks” (p.5).
• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a
strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration
while the drive is operating.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it
near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an
enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor
the unit.
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with
water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up on a floppy disk, or written down on paper (when possible).
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of
data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry
related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that
it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Memory Backup
• This unit contains a battery which powers the unit’s
memory circuits while the main power is off. When
this battery becomes weak, the message shown below
will appear in the display. Once you see this message,
have the battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as
possible to avoid the loss of all data in memory. To
have the battery replaced, consult with your dealer, or
qualified Roland service personnel.
“Battery Low”
Additional Precautions
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself
against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of
important data you have stored in the unit’s memory
on a floppy disk.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk, in
the unit’s memory or another MIDI device (e.g., a
sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp
the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way
you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit
during normal operation.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to
use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned
about those around you (especially when it is late at
night).
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in
the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible.
Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging
materials.
Important notes
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Before Using Floppy Disks
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area
free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an
angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range: upward, 5°; downward, 35°.
• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been
moved to a location with a level of humidity that is
greatly different than its former location. Rapid
changes in the environment can cause condensation to
form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the
operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks.
When the unit has been moved, allow it to become
accustomed to the new environment (allow a few
hours) before operating it.
• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the
drive—it will click into place. To remove a disk, press
the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to
remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.
• Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the
drive while the drive is operating (the indicator is
brightly lit); damage could result to both the disk and
the drive.
• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up
or down.
• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always
try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive.
Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of
data on such a small surface area. To preserve their
integrity, please observe the following when handling
floppy disks:
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the
disk.
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty
areas.
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature
extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 10 to 50° C
(50 to 122° F).
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic
fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can
protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position,
and moved to the WRITE position only when you
wish to write new data onto the disk.
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to
the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is
in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.
• Put the disk back into its case for storage.
Usinng The Printed Circuit
To avoid the risk of damage to internal components
that can be caused by static electricity, please carefully
observe the following whenever you handle the board.
• Before you touch the board, always first grasp a
metal object (such as a water pipe), so you are sure
that any static electricity you might have been carrying has been discharged.
• Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways or
connection terminals.
• Never use excessive force when installing a circuit
board. If it doesn’t fit properly on the first attempt,
remove the board and try again.
• When circuit board installation is complete, doublecheck your work.
Protect tab
Write (writing permitted)
Protect (writing prohibited)
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Expandability
Allows four Wave Expansion Boards to be installed at
the same time.
The XP-80 can take up to four Wave Expansion Boards at
one time for complex sounds that use prodigious amounts of
waveform data. (p.45)
Standard MIDI File compatibility
The XP-80 will play back music data from popular, commercial Standard MIDI File (SMF) music data releases as well as
Super-MRC format song data from sequencers. (p.97, 102)
Quick and intuitive operation
Large display
A large display provides at-a-glance indication of all the
related parameters. The comprehensive graphic display
enables simple editing and onscreen confirming.
Enhanced operational ease
Dedicated buttons are provided for each function to simplify
operation. [F1]–[F6] buttons located below the display allow
intuitive editing. (p.20)
Multiple outputs
The XP-80 is equipped with MIX OUTPUT and DIRECT
OUTPUT stereo outputs. Outputs from two independent
jacks allow different instrument sounds to be processed individually using external effects units and sophisticated mixing. (p.60, 68)
Click output to external equipment
A set of headphones or amp can be connected to the CLICK
OUTPUT jack for audible reference click. (p.180)
High-performance synthesizer sound source
equivalent to the JV-1080’s
64-voice polyphony and 16-part multitimbrality
The XP-80 is a 16-part multitimbral sound source that produces up to 64 simultaneous polyphonic notes. Effectively
used with the built-in sequencer or an external computer,
the XP-80’s true creative potential for music production
becomes apparent. (p.19)
Powerful onboard effects
Advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology provides a wide array of studio quality effects. In addition to
the multiple effects (EFX) section that features 40 different
types of effects, the XP-80 also features an independent chorus unit and reverb unit. (p.39)
Extensive Tone structure range
Ten different Structures are available for combining basic
sound elements for more flexible sound making. A ring
modulator and booster enhance creating sounds. (p.49)
An array of arpeggio and cutting options
With the [ARPEGGIO] on, you can create various arpeggios
and simulate cutting techniques simply by pressing a chord.
You can even specify the rhythmical ‘feel’ you want. (p.35)
GM System compatibility
The XP-80 provides a mode compatible with the GM System,
the standard format for desktop music (DTM) systems, and
can play back commercially available GM compatible song
data. (p.173)
GM System
GM (General MIDI) is an industry-wide set of specifications
for sound sources, which allows music data to be created
and played back regardless of manufacturer or specific models. GM compatible song data carries the GM logo ( ),
indicating that it will correctly play back on any GM compatible sound source.
Full-fledged sequencer – MRC Pro
Quick Play for immediate song playback
A song from floppy disk can be played back directly without
having to load it into internal memory. (p.98)
Non-stop loop recording for smoother song creation
without interruptions
While recording, destination phrase tracks can be changed
so drum, bass, and melody parts can be recorded in continuous sequence. (p.109)
RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequencing) – a powerful feature
for onstage performance
With RPS, your own patterns can be assigned to a key and
played back simply by pressing that key. This makes intricate phrases easier to play. (p.150)
Chain Play for continuous playback of specified songs
Chain Play plays back songs on a disk in the sequence you
want, convenient when using the XP-80’s sequencer in performance. (p.153)
Groove Quantize for creating your own groove
Choose your favorite from the 71 groove templates provided. Groove templates can also be customized and 16 of them
can be stored in the user area. (p.142)
Preview supports Quantize functions
Preview lets you check out groove variations in real time
while setting Quantize parameters. This helps you get the
exact result you want with Shuffle Quantize and Groove
Quantize. (p.136)
Allows playback in sync with the Roland “VS-880” hard
disk recorder
You can synchronize the XP-80 to the VS-880 and vice versa,
simply by connecting these two devices via a MIDI cable
and setting the necessary parameters. This allows you to
digitally record a song created on the XP-80 along with
vocals and live performance on the VS-880. (p.184)
Features of the XP-80
This manual is divided into 12 chapters. But before you start
reading it, we’d like to suggest going through the Quick
Start booklet.
Chapter 1. An overview of the XP-80
This chapter covers XP-80 sound source and sequencer section configurations, as well as basic operation. Please be sure
to read this chapter in order to fully understand the XP-80.
Chapter 2. Playing
This chapter explains how to use the XP-80 in Patch,
Performance and Rhythm Set modes. Reading it is essential
for understanding XP-80 operational procedures.
Chapter 3. Creating your own sounds
This chapter covers creating sounds, the parameters that
make up a Patch, Performance, or Rhythm Set, and the
System parameters that determine global XP-80 operation, as
well as their functions. Comprehending the information in
the chapter is an essential prerequisite before creating your
own sounds.
Chapter 4. Playing back and recording a song
This chapter is a detailed discussion on playing back and
recording a song. Understanding this chapter is essential for
correctly operating the XP-80.
Chapter 5. Editing a song
This chapter explains song editing and song settings in
detail. It’s important to know this material when you wish to
edit a pre-recorded song using the Track Edit, Microscope
Edit and/or Quantize functions.
Chapter 6. Realtime Phrase Sequencing (RPS)
This chapter covers RPS in some detail, including RPS settings and how to play back a song using the RPS function.
Chapter 7. Playing songs in sequence (Chain Play)
The function that consecutively plays back songs from disk
in an order you specify is called ‘Chain Play.’ This chapter
explains Chain Play settings and how to play songs back.
Chapter 8. XP-80 memory settings (Utility mode)
This chapter goes over the various Utility functions such as
storing Patch, Performance or Rhythm Set data, clearing the
internal memory, etc. Being familiar with these will streamline operation procedures.
Chapter 9. Disk-related functions (Disk mode)
This chapter covers disk-related operations such as saving
data to disk, loading data from disk into internal memory,
etc.
Chapter 10. Using the XP-80 as the GM sound source
This chapter explains needed procedures and parameters for
using the XP-80 as a GM System-compatible sound source.
Read this chapter before attempting to play back commercial
GM score data.
Chapter 11. Getting the full potential of the XP-80
This chapter includes various techniques that expand the
XP-80’s operational scope. It includes use with external
MIDI devices, live performance applications and others.
Chapter 12. Supplementary material
This chapter contains a troubleshooting section for use when
the XP-80 is not functioning as expected. There is also a list
of error messages that you can refer to if an error message
appears on the display. A list of parameters and MIDI implementation chart are also provided.
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Notation used in this Owner’s
Manual
To make operation procedures easy to understand, the following notation system is adopted:
Characters and numbers in square brackets [] indicate buttons on the front panel. For example, [PATCH] represents
the PATCH button and [ENTER] the ENTER button.
An asterisk (✳) at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a
note or precaution. These should not be ignored.
(p.??) refers to pages within the manual.
Columns marked by
•••••
include supplementary informa-
tion regarding functions or tips on operation.
<Procedure> section discusses operational steps that should
be read.
(Basic Procedure) section explains basic procedures cover-
ing each function. Please read these because they’ll make it
easier for you later.
(Examples) section provides examples for reference.
Paragraphs that explain parameters are titled “Onscreen
abbreviation indication (full name of parameter).”
Examples
RTC 1 (Realtime controller 1)
Through (Thru function switch)
In the text, parameters are referred to as “Channel parameter
(PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI) for instance. This means the
Channel parameter is found in the MIDI Group’s Part MIDI
display in Performance mode. Display screens will also be
referred to in a similar manner; e.g., “Part MIDI display
(PERFORM/MIDI).”
For parameters located in the same display, descriptions in
parentheses () are omitted; e.g., “Rx Switch parameter.”
Display screens
Display screen figures in this manual may sometimes differ
from factory settings.
Mode
Display nameDisplay group
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Chapter outlines
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Important notes ..........................................................................................................................4
Features of the XP-80.................................................................................................................6
Chapter outlines .........................................................................................................................7
Contents......................................................................................................................................8
Names and functions of buttons and controls......................................................................14
Chapter 1. An overview of the XP-80 ................................................................18
XP-80 configuration..................................................................................................................18
Basic configuration.....................................................................................................................18
Classification of XP-80 sound types...........................................................................................18
Basic operation.........................................................................................................................20
Switching modes ........................................................................................................................20
Switching displays......................................................................................................................20
Moving the cursor.......................................................................................................................23
Modifying a value........................................................................................................................23
Assigning a name.......................................................................................................................24
Chapter 2. Playing...............................................................................................26
Playing in Patch mode .............................................................................................................26
Selecting a Patch........................................................................................................................26
Displaying a Patch list ................................................................................................................27
Making a Patch sound thick or thin (turning a Tone on/off)........................................................27
Playing single notes (Solo).........................................................................................................28
Creating smooth pitch changes (Portamento)............................................................................28
Quick sound character changes (Sound Palette).......................................................................28
Playing in Performance mode .................................................................................................29
Selecting a Performance............................................................................................................29
Displaying a Performance’s Sound List window.........................................................................29
Playing fatter and richer sounds by combining Patches (Layer) ................................................30
Splitting the keyboard to play separate Patches in different sections (Split)..............................30
Playing along with a song playback (XP-80 used as a multitimbral sound source)....................31
Assigning a different Patch to a Part..........................................................................................32
Quick sound character changes (Sound Palette).......................................................................32
Playing in Rhythm Set mode...................................................................................................33
Selecting a Rhythm Set..............................................................................................................33
Displaying Sound List window of a Rhythm Set.........................................................................34
Playing percussion instruments..................................................................................................34
Playing an arpeggio..................................................................................................................35
Playing an arpeggio over a preset keyboard area......................................................................36
Holding an arpeggio ...................................................................................................................36
Simulating a guitar cutting technique..........................................................................................36
Playing an arpeggio from an external MIDI device.....................................................................36
Creating an arpeggio pattern......................................................................................................36
Recording an arpeggio...............................................................................................................37
Convenient functions for performance...................................................................................37
Transposing the keyboard in octave units (Octave Shift)...........................................................37
Transposing the keyboard in semitone steps (Transpose).........................................................38
If ‘stuck’ notes occur or a note does not sound (Panic)..............................................................38
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Chapter 3. Creating your own sounds..............................................................39
Regarding effects .....................................................................................................................39
How effects units work in different modes..................................................................................39
Turning effects on/off..................................................................................................................40
Sound editing procedures.......................................................................................................40
Editing a Patch ...........................................................................................................................40
Editing a Performance................................................................................................................43
Editing a Rhythm Set..................................................................................................................44
Keeping edited sound .............................................................................................................45
Memory and data storage...........................................................................................................45
Storing a sound you modify into user memory...........................................................................46
Functions of Patch parameters...............................................................................................46
Settings common to the entire Patch (Common)........................................................................46
Modifying waveform and pitch (WG) ..........................................................................................51
Modifying the brightness of sound with a filter (TVF) .................................................................54
Changing the sound’s volume (TVA) .........................................................................................55
Modulating sounds-Adding Vibrato, Tremolo, etc./Using controllers to Change
how sounds are played (LFO&Ctl) .............................................................................................57
Setting effects for a Patch (Effects)............................................................................................60
Functions of Performance parameters...................................................................................65
Settings common to the entire Performance (Common)............................................................65
Setting the keyboard range (K.Range).......................................................................................66
Making settings for each Part (Part)...........................................................................................66
Making MIDI settings for a Part (MIDI).......................................................................................67
Setting effects for a Performance (Effects).................................................................................68
Confirming MIDI information for each Part (Info) .......................................................................69
Functions of Rhythm Set parameters.....................................................................................70
Naming a Rhythm Set (Common) ..............................................................................................70
Modifying waveform and pitch of a Rhythm Tone (Key WG)......................................................70
Changing the tone (filter) of a Rhythm Tone (Key TVF).............................................................71
Changing the volume of a Rhythm Tone (Key TVA) ..................................................................72
Controlling how a Rhythm Tone will sound with controllers (Key Ctl) ........................................72
Setting effects for a Rhythm Tone (Effects)................................................................................73
EFX effect types (EFX Parameter)...........................................................................................74
XP-80 operating environment setup (System parameters and their functions) .................88
Setups and keyboard settings (Setup) .......................................................................................88
Adjusting tuning (Tune) ..............................................................................................................89
MIDI settings (MIDI)....................................................................................................................90
Assigning sliders, pedals and other controllers (Control)...........................................................92
Arpeggio settings (Arpeg)...........................................................................................................93
Confirming the XP-80’s current conditions (Info)........................................................................95
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Chapter 4. Playing back and recording a song................................................96
About the sequencer................................................................................................................96
Songs .........................................................................................................................................96
Track configuration.....................................................................................................................96
Position for storing a song..........................................................................................................96
Playing back a song.................................................................................................................97
Playing back a song directly from disk (Quick Play)...................................................................98
Fast-forwarding or ‘rewinding’ a song.........................................................................................98
Resuming playback from the middle of a song (MIDI Update) ..................................................99
Programming songs for playback...............................................................................................99
Changing the Part to be played from the keyboard....................................................................99
Changing the instrument sounds for song playback...................................................................99
Silencing specific instruments 1 (Muting Phrase tracks)..........................................................100
Silencing specific instruments 2 (Turning the Receive channel off).........................................100
Playing back a song with a tempo change...............................................................................100
Playing back a song with a constant tempo (Muting the Tempo track)....................................101
Playing back a Pattern..............................................................................................................101
Playing back a song created in the S-MRC format ..................................................................102
Repeatedly playing back a song (Loop Play)...........................................................................102
Changing sound character during playback.............................................................................102
Adjusting volume balance between Parts.................................................................................103
Adjusting panning of each Part.................................................................................................103
Before you start to record......................................................................................................104
Recording process....................................................................................................................104
How Phrase tracks, Parts and MIDI channels interact.............................................................104
Recording methods ..................................................................................................................104
Recording destinations of performance data............................................................................104
Selecting instrument sounds ....................................................................................................105
Erasing the song from internal memory....................................................................................105
Setting the time signature.........................................................................................................105
Recording as you play (Realtime recording)........................................................................106
Settings for realtime recording..................................................................................................106
Performing realtime recording..................................................................................................108
Recording specific data only (Recording Select)......................................................................109
Changing the Phrase track during recording (Non-stop Loop Recording)................................109
Checking instrument sounds or phrases during recording (Rehearsal) ...................................109
Deleting unwanted data during recording (Realtime Erase).....................................................110
Recording tempo changes........................................................................................................110
Changing instrument during recording .....................................................................................110
Modifying parameter values of each Part during recording......................................................111
Checking MIDI messages received by each Part during recording..........................................111
Changing the sound character of each Part during recording..................................................111
Recording volume balance between Parts...............................................................................112
Panning Parts during recording ...............................................................................................112
Canceling recording (Undo)......................................................................................................112
Inputting data step by step (Step recording).......................................................................113
Inputting notes and rests..........................................................................................................113
Assigning a Pattern to a Phrase track......................................................................................114
Deleting recording (Undo) ........................................................................................................115
Saving the recorded song to disk.........................................................................................115
Saving sound data along with a song.......................................................................................115
Saving only a song...................................................................................................................116
Saving a song in the Standard MIDI File format.......................................................................116
Chapter 5. Editing a song.................................................................................117
Sequencer operating environment setup.............................................................................117
Settings for an entire song....................................................................................................118
Naming a song (Song Name)...................................................................................................118
Naming a Pattern (Pattern Name)............................................................................................118
Monitoring Phrase track data and settings...............................................................................119
Locate function.........................................................................................................................119
Setting loop...............................................................................................................................120
Editing performance data over the specified range (Track Edit)........................................121
About Track Edit.......................................................................................................................121
Setting the editing area.............................................................................................................122
Erasing data input mistakes — 1 Erase ...................................................................................123
Deleting unwanted data portions — 2 Delete...........................................................................124
Copying a phrase — 3 Copy ....................................................................................................124
Inserting blank measures — 4 Insert Meas (Insert measure)...................................................126
Transposing the pitch — 5 Transpose......................................................................................126
Modifying velocity — 6 Chg Velocity (Change velocity) ...........................................................127
Changing MIDI channel — 7 Chg Channel (Change MIDI channel)........................................128
Changing note length — 8 Chg Gate Time (Change gate time)...............................................129
Combining two Phrase Tracks/Patterns into one — 9 Merge...................................................130
Extracting and moving a part of performance data — 10 Extract.............................................131
Shifting performance data backward or forward — 11 Shift Clock ..........................................132
Thinning out performance data — 12 Data Thin ......................................................................133
Exchanging Phrase tracks/Patterns — 13 Exchange...............................................................134
Adjusting the song playback time — 14 Time Fit ....................................................................134
Deleting blank measures — 15 Truncate.................................................................................135
Aligning a song’s timing (Quantize) .....................................................................................136
About quantizing.......................................................................................................................136
Grid quantize............................................................................................................................137
Shuffle quantize........................................................................................................................138
Groove quantize.......................................................................................................................139
Editing performance data one at a time (Microscope Edit)................................................144
Viewing the Microscope display ...............................................................................................144
Viewing only specific performance data...................................................................................146
Modifying performance data recorded in a Phrase track/Pattern.............................................146
Modifying tempo change recorded on the Tempo track...........................................................147
Modifying data recorded on the Beat track...............................................................................147
Setting the time signature of a Pattern.....................................................................................147
Inserting new performance data into a Phrase track/Pattern ...................................................147
Changing the tempo during a song ..........................................................................................148
Changing the time signature during a song..............................................................................148
Erasing performance data........................................................................................................149
Moving performance data.........................................................................................................149
Copying performance data.......................................................................................................149
Chapter 6. Realtime Phrase Sequencing (RPS).............................................150
Getting ready to use RPS ......................................................................................................150
RPS parameters.......................................................................................................................150
Playing using RPS..................................................................................................................151
Playing a Pattern from a external MIDI keyboard using RPS...................................................151
Recording performance using RPS..........................................................................................151
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Chapter 7. Playing songs in sequence (Chain Play)......................................153
Getting ready for Chain Play .................................................................................................153
Saving a chain to disk............................................................................................................154
Chain play ...............................................................................................................................154
Chapter 8. XP-80 memory settings (Utility mode)..........................................155
About Utility mode..................................................................................................................155
Storing sound data in user memory — 1 Write ...................................................................156
Performance write ....................................................................................................................156
Patch write................................................................................................................................156
Rhythm Set write......................................................................................................................156
Copying sound source settings — 2 Copy ..........................................................................157
Performance copy ....................................................................................................................157
Patch copy................................................................................................................................158
Rhythm Set copy......................................................................................................................159
Initializing sound source settings — 3 Initialize..................................................................160
Performance initialize...............................................................................................................160
Patch initialize...........................................................................................................................160
Rhythm Set initialize.................................................................................................................160
Transmitting sound settings — 4 Data Transfer..................................................................161
Transmitting data to an external MIDI device...........................................................................161
Transmitting data to the internal song......................................................................................161
Transmitting data to user memory............................................................................................162
Preventing user memory writing operation — 5 Protect (User memory protect).............164
Erasing the internal song — 6 Song Init (Song initialize) ..................................................164
Checking internal memory consumption — 7 Memory Info (Internal memory information)
..164
Recalling factory default settings — 8 Factory (Factory preset) .......................................165
Chapter 9. Disk-related functions (Disk mode)..............................................166
About Disk mode....................................................................................................................166
Loading a file from disk into the XP-80 — 1 Load...............................................................167
Saving data to disk — 2 Save................................................................................................168
Formatting the disk for the XP-80 — 3 Format ....................................................................169
Making a copy of a disk — 4 Backup....................................................................................170
Checking files recorded on disk — 5 Verify.........................................................................170
Changing the name of disk — 6 Volume (Change volume label).......................................170
Deleting unwanted files — 7 Delete (Delete file)..................................................................171
Renaming a file — 8 Rename ................................................................................................171
Checking the contents of disk — 9 Info (Disk information)................................................172
Chapter 10. Using the XP-80 as the GM sound source.................................173
Entering GM mode..................................................................................................................173
Initializing the sound source for GM System basic settings .....................................................173
Playing back a GM score..........................................................................................................173
Modifying GM mode settings ................................................................................................174
Setting a Part (Part)..................................................................................................................174
Making effects settings in GM mode (Effects)..........................................................................174
Confirming MIDI information of each Part (Info).......................................................................175
Convenient functions in GM mode (GM Utility)...................................................................176
Copying effects settings — 2 Copy (GM Copy)........................................................................176
Initializing GM mode — 3 Initialize (GM Initialize)....................................................................176
Transmitting GM mode settings — 4 Data Transfer (GM Data Transfer).................................177
Chapter 11. Getting the full potential of the XP-80........................................178
Techniques for using Patches...............................................................................................178
Reinforcing filter characteristics................................................................................................178
Making the up-beat note sound at the same time you play a down-beat note ........................178
Holding a note with modulation retained ..................................................................................178
Syncing the LFO cycle to sequencer tempo.............................................................................178
Modifying EFX to match the tempo of a song...........................................................................178
Using a pedal switch to modify the rotary speed of the Rotary effect ......................................179
Playing breakbeats at a song’s tempo......................................................................................179
Using the C1 slider to pan sounds in real time.........................................................................179
Using the XP-80 to play live...................................................................................................179
Changing multiple sounds of an external MIDI device simultaneously.....................................179
Changing sounds with a pedal switch ......................................................................................180
Using a pedal switch to start and stop playback ......................................................................180
Matching the song’s playback tempo with the tempo of the band that’s playing......................180
Playing a drum referring to a XP-80 click.................................................................................180
Song making techniques.......................................................................................................180
Recording a song with a consistent volume level regardless of keyboard playing dynamics...180
Having a song fade in or out.....................................................................................................180
Changing a sound during a song..............................................................................................181
Avoiding sound dropouts in a song ..........................................................................................182
Using external MIDI devices..................................................................................................182
Using the XP-80 to change the sound on an external MIDI device..........................................182
Using the XP-80 to control external MIDI devices....................................................................182
Playing the XP-80 sound source from an external MIDI device...............................................183
Synchronization with external MIDI devices........................................................................183
Syncing an external sequencer to the XP-80’s sequencer.......................................................183
Syncing the XP-80’s sequencer to an external sequencer.......................................................183
Recording a song from an external sequencer into the XP-80’s sequencer ............................183
Synchronizing to the VS-880 Hard Disk Recorder...............................................................184
Getting ready to sync to the VS-880.........................................................................................184
Playing back Song files ..........................................................................................................185
Recording on the VS-880.........................................................................................................185
Recording on the XP-80 ..........................................................................................................186
Chapter 12. Supplementary material...............................................................187
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................187
Error messages ......................................................................................................................188
Parameter list..........................................................................................................................190
Factory preset settings..........................................................................................................206
Arpeggio style list ..................................................................................................................213
MIDI implementation ..............................................................................................................214
Specifications....................................................................................................231
Quick reference of displays.............................................................................232
Index...................................................................................................................241
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Front panel
A. SOUND PALETTE section
Use the four sliders to modify sounds in real time.
[FILTER/ENV]
Press this button ON when modifying filter and/or
envelope settings in real time using the four sliders
(p.28, 32).
[LEVEL]
Press this button ON when adjusting volume balance
in real time using the four sliders (p.28, 32).
B. KEY EFFECTS section
The buttons in this section allow you to assign various
functions to the keys of the XP-80’s keyboard.
[RPS]
Switches RPS on/off (p.151).
[ARPEGGIO]
Switches Arpeggiator on/off (p.35).
[PORTAMENTO]
Switches Portamento on/off (p.28).
[SOLO]
Specifies playing a single note at a time (p.28).
[TRANSPOSE]
Specifies transposing the keyboard in semitone steps
(p.38).
[+OCT], [-OCT]
These buttons adjust the pitch of the keyboard in
octave steps (p.37).
Pressing either of these buttons while holding down
[TRANSPOSE] allows you to set the desired amount
of transposition (p.38).
C. MODE section
The buttons in this section select modes. The button
indicator of the selected mode will light (p.20).
D. EFFECTS section
The buttons in this section turn their respective internal effects (EFX, Chorus and Reverb) on/off.
[EFX]
Switches the multiple effects unit (EFX) on/off (p.40).
[CHORUS]
Switches Chorus on/off (p.40).
[REVERB]
Switches Reverb on/off (p.40).
E. [F1]–[F6] (Function buttons)
Each of these buttons corresponds to a function indicated at the display bottom. The functions of these
buttons change depending on the selected mode or the
current display (p.20).
F.
[LOCAL/TX/RX]
This button opens the LOCAL/TX/RX window for
switching Local, Transmit and Receive switches
on/off (p.30).
[EXIT] / [PANIC]
The function of this button changes depending on
whether you hold down [SHIFT] or not.
EXIT: Press this button to return to the Play display of
a mode (p.21), or when you want to cancel the current
operation.
PANIC: If notes stick or do not sound, hold down
[SHIFT] and press this (p.38).
GM PANIC
F1
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TONE SWITCH
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Names and functions of buttons and controls
[SOUND LIST] / [TEMPO/BEAT]
The function of this button changes depending on the
selected mode.
SOUND LIST: Opens the Sound List window when a
sound source mode display is up (p.27, 29, 34).
TEMPO/BEAT: Press this button for selecting a tempo
track or beat track when a Sequencer mode display is
up. If you have temporarily modified the tempo and
wish to play back the song with its initial tempo, press
it while holding down [SHIFT] (p.100).
[a/b/c/d] / [PATTERN]
The function of this button changes depending on the
mode on display.
a/b/c/d: Select a subgroup (a/b/c/d) when selecting
a Patch/Performance/Rhythm Set using the
Bank/Number method (p.26, 29, 33).
PATTERN: Select a Pattern when a Sequencer mode
display is up.
[LOCATE]
This button opens the Locate window to specify and
move the locate position (p.119).
[UNDO/REDO]
Press this button to restore a modified value to its previous (pre-modified) state, or when cancelling recording or a currently executing operation. Pressing this
button again will restart the recording/operation
(p.24).
G.
BANK [1]–[8], NUMBER [1]–[8] / TRACK / PART
[1]–[16]
The functions of these buttons change depending on
the display which is showing.
Play display of a sound source mode: Selects a
Patch/Performance/Rhythm Set with the Bank
/Number method. Use BANK [1]–[8] buttons to select
a bank and NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons to select a number (p.26, 29, 33).
Performance edit display: Use TRACK/PART [1]–[16]
buttons to select the Part to be modified (p.43).
Patch edit display: TRACK/PART [1]–[4] buttons
(TONE SWITCH) are used to switch a Tone on/off
(p.27). Use TRACK/PART [5]–[8] buttons (TONE
SELECT) to select the Tone to be modified (p.40).
Rhythm Set edit display: Use TRACK/PART [5]–[8]
buttons (TONE SELECT) to select the note of the keyboard to be modified (p.44).
Sequencer mode: Use TRACK/PART [1]–[16] buttons
to select a phrase track or Part (p.108). During song
playback/recording, these buttons can be used to
switch between the Play and Mute of a phrase track
(p.100).
H.
[l ], [r ], [u ], [d ] (Cursor buttons)
Move the cursor (black box) with these (p.23).
[INC], [DEC]
Use these buttons to modify values. If you keep on
holding down one button and pressing the other, the
value change accelerates. If you press one of these buttons while holding down [SHIFT], the value will
change in bigger increments (p.23).
I. SEQUENCER section
The buttons in this section are used for playback and
recording of the XP-80’s sequencer.
[REC]
Press this to begin recording (p.106, 113).
BEAT indicator
This blinks in sync with the tempo and beat of the
song.
[LOOP]
Press this to turn Loop Play and Loop Recording
on/off (p.102).
[BWD]
Press this to “rewind” a song. Pressing this button
while holding down [SHIFT] moves you right back to
the beginning of the song. If you hold down this button as you press [FWD], the song will “rewind” faster
(p.98).
[STOP/PLAY]
Press this button to start or stop playback of the song.
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[FWD]
Use this button to fast-forward the song. Pressing this
button while holding down [SHIFT] moves you to the
end of the song. If you hold down this button as you
press [BWD], the song will fast-forward faster (p.98).
J.
[0]–[9] (Numeric keys)
Use these to set a value. They can be used to enter
numeric values as well as alphabetical characters and
notes (p.23).
[SHIFT]
This is used in combination with other buttons. Some
buttons on the front panel include grey-printed characters. They indicate the button’s function when
[SHIFT] is held down.
[ENTER] / [DIGIT HOLD]
The function of this button changes depending on
whether [SHIFT] is being held down or not.
ENTER: Use this button to finalize a value (p.23).
DIGIT HOLD: Press this button while holding down
[SHIFT] to turn the Digit Hold function on/off. With
the Digit Hold on, the 100’s place and 10’s place will
be fixed and only the 1’s place will change. This means
that you can select Patches simply by pressing the
numeric key for the 1’s place, without having to press
[ENTER] (p.27).
K.
Display
Shows various information for the currently selected
function or operation.
L.
VALUE dial
This dial is used to modify values. If you hold down
[SHIFT] as you turn the VALUE dial, the value will
change in greater increments (p.23).
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Side panel
VOLUME slider
This slider adjusts the overall output level from the
rear panel OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.
C1 slider, C2 slider
Various parameters or functions can be assigned to
these sliders, so you can control the sound source section as you play (p.92).
Pitch bend / modulation lever
This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato.
Depending on the settings, other specified parameters
can also be controlled.
Floppy disk drive
3.5" 2DD/2HD floppy disks can be used. Press the
eject switch located at the lower right of the disk drive
to remove a disk.
VOLUME C2C 1
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Rear panel
Power switch
Press to turn the power on/off.
AC inlet
Connect the AC power cable (included) to this inlet.
✳
With units rated for 117V operation, the AC cable is
already connected to the unit.
CONTROL PEDAL 1–4 jacks
You can connect optional expression pedals to these
jacks. By assigning a desired function to a pedal, you
can use it to select or modify sound or perform various other control. You can also connect optional pedal
switches to sustain sound (p.92).
HOLD jack
An optional pedal switch can be connected to this jack
for use as a hold pedal.
MIDI connectors
These connectors can be connected to other MIDI
devices to receive and transmit MIDI messages.
CLICK OUT LEVEL knob
Adjusts the level of the click sound to be output to
external devices (p.180).
CLICK OUT OUTPUT jack
Connect a cable to this jack when sending clicks to
external devices (p.180).
OUTPUT DIRECT R jack, OUTPUT DIRECT L jack
These jacks output only the direct sound (no effects
applied) or EFX’d sound in stereo.
OUTPUT MIX R jack, OUTPUT MIX L jack
These jacks output the audio signal to the connected
mixer/amplifier system in stereo. For mono output,
use the L jack.
PHONES jack
An optional set of headphones can be connected to
this jack. Make sure that your headphones have an
impedance of 8–150 ohms.
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XP-80 configuration
Basic configuration
The XP-80 consists of a sound source, a sequencer and controllers.
Sound source
The XP-80 sound source produces sound by responding to
commands in the form of MIDI messages received from its
controllers and sequencer. It will also produce sound by
responding to commands received from various external
devices it can be connected to.
Sequencer
The sequencer records various controller operations as MIDI
messages and transmits them to the sound source. MIDI
messages recorded on the sequencer can also be transmitted
from the MIDI OUT connector to allow the XP-80 to also
control external MIDI devices.
Controllers
Controllers include the keyboard, front panel sliders and
pedals which are connected to their respective rear panel
jacks. Adjusting these controllers enable you to produce or
modify sound.
Classification of XP-80 sound types
XP-80 sounds are made up of the following types:
Tones
In the XP-80, the Tone is the smallest class of sound. Each
Tone consists of one sound. But when you play the XP-80
you will mostly play a Patch, which is made up of several
Tones. Tones therefore are the elements which collectively
form a Patch.
Tone configuration:
WG (Wave Generator)
Using the Wave Generator, you select a waveform and set its
pitch.
TVF (Time Variant Filter)
With the Time Variant Filter, you modify the waveform’s
frequency characteristics.
TVA (Time Variant Amplifier)
With the Time Variant Amplifier, you set volume level and
set the sound’s position in a stereo soundfield.
Envelope
You use Envelope to initiate changes to occur to a sound
over time. There are separate Envelopes for the WG (pitch),
TVF (filter) and TVA (volume). For example, to modify a
sound’s attack and decay time, you would use TVA
Envelope to adjust volume changes to the sound over time.
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
Use the LFO to create cyclic changes (modulation) in a
sound. The XP-80 has two LFOs. Either one or both can be
applied to effect the WG (pitch), TVF (filter) and/or TVA
(volume). To illustrate this control’s action, you can apply an
LFO to modify the WG (pitch) to create vibrato. If the LFO is
used to modify the TVA (volume), you’ll get tremolo.
Controller section (controllers such as
keyboard, pitch bend lever, etc.)
Sound source
section
Playback
Sequencer
section
Play
Recording
WG
Pitch
Envelope
TVF
TVF
Envelope
TVA
Envelope
TVA
LFO 1 LFO 2
control signal
Tone
audio signal
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Chapter 1. An overview of the XP-80
Patches
Patches are the basic sound configurations that you play
during a performance. Each Patch can be configured by combining up to four Tones. How the four Tones are combined
is determined on the Structure display (Patch/Common).
Performances
The next level in sound configuration. A single Performance
groups 15 Patches and one Rhythm Set so that they can be
combined to play ensembles or produce fabulously rich,
thick sounds. One Performance allows a single XP-80 to control up to 16 instrument sounds. Because the XP-80 sound
source can control multiple sounds (instruments) it is called
a ‘multitimbral sound source.’
Rhythm Sets
A Rhythm Set is a grouping of percussion instruments
(Rhythm Tones). Since percussion instruments generally do
not play melodies, there is no need for a percussion instrument sound to be able to play a scale on the keyboard. It is
however, more important that as many as possible percussion instruments be available to you at the same time.
Therefore, each key (Note number) of a Rhythm Set will produce a different percussion instrument.
Parts
When the XP-80 is used as a multitimbral sound source,
another sound configuration called a Part comes into play. A
Part contains a Patch or Rhythm Set. For multimbral applications, the Performance consists of 16 Parts. A specific Patch
can be assigned to each Part except Part 10 because Part 10 is
universally set as the Drum Part to which a Rhythm Set (discussed above) is assigned. In a multimbral context, it helps
to think of a Performance as an orchestra, each Part in it
being a musician, and the Patch or Rhythm Set that musician’s instrument.
For details regarding following items, please
refer to each corresponding page.
About the Memory (p. 45)
About the Effects (p. 39)
About the Sequencer (p. 96)
About the Song (p. 97)
Patch
Tone 4
Tone 3
Tone 2
Tone 1
WG
Pitch
Envelope
TVF
TVF
Envelope
TVA
Envelope
TVA
LFO 1 LFO 2
Note Number 98 (D7)
Note Number 97 (C#7)
Note Number 36 (C2)
Note Number 35 (B1)
Rhythm Tone (Percussion instrument sound)
Rhythm Set
WG
Pitch
Envelope
TVF
TVF
Envelope
TVA
Envelope
TVA
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Performance
Patch
Rhythm Set
Part 10 (MIDI receive ch.)
Part 11 (MIDI receive ch.)
Part 16 (MIDI receive ch.)
Patch
Part 1 (MIDI receive ch.)
Part 9 (MIDI receive ch.)
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Keyboard,
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Basic operation
Switching modes
The XP-80 has enough functions to bewilder you. To make it
easy to access the functions you need for specific applications, they’re grouped into modes. The mode you’ve selected determines how the sound source operates and what the
display shows. Select a Mode button. It will light and the
Play display of that selected mode will appear.
Sound source
Selecting Patch mode, Performance mode, Rhythm Set
mode, and GM mode will determine sound source operation. One mode always has to be selected.
Patch mode
In this mode, you can play an individual Patch from the keyboard or modify Patch settings. If you’re using an external
MIDI device to control the XP-80 in this mode, it will function as a single-patch sound source.
Performance mode
This mode makes the XP-80 function as a multitimbral
sound source, and Performance settings can be modified. If
you’re using an external MIDI device to control the XP-80 in
this mode, it will function as a multitimbral sound source.
To modify the settings of a Patch that’s assigned to a Part,
hold down [PERFORM] and press [PATCH]. Both button
indicators will light.
Rhythm Set mode
This is how you can play a Rhythm Set from the keyboard
and modify the Rhythm Set settings. In this mode, the keyboard will play the Rhythm Set, but the XP-80 continues to
function as a multitimbral sound source. So your effects settings of the currently selected Performance will be heard as
you play the Rhythm Set. Rhythm Sets are assigned to Part
10 of the Performance. If you’re using an external MIDI
device to control the XP-80 in this mode, it will still function
as a multitimbral sound source.
GM mode
This special mode makes the XP-80 function as a GM compatible sound source. You should select this mode when you
want to play back a GM score (music data created for GM
sound source).
To set GM mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press [PERFORM]. [PERFORM], [PATCH] and [RHYTHM] indicators
will not light.
Sequencer
Selecting Sequencer mode and Chain Play mode determines
how the sequencer will operate. One or the other of these
modes has to be selected for the sequencer to operate.
Sequencer mode
For recording, playing back and editing a song.
Chain Play mode
This allows you to select the order of how you want songs to
play back.
System mode
This mode is for determining global XP-80 settings such as
tuning, display contrast and how MIDI messages are
received.
✳ Some System mode parameters relate to an entire
Patch or an entire Performance. To set these parameters, press [SYSTEM] in the selected mode (Patch or
Performance).
Utility mode
The mode for saving and transmitting sound source settings.
✳ Some Utility mode parameters relate to an entire
Patch, Performance or Rhythm Set. To set these parameters, press [UTILITY] in the selected mode (Patch,
Performance or Rhythm Set).
Disk mode
For saving/loading data to/from the internal Floppy Disk.
Switching displays
Displays are grouped by mode. The bottom line displays
functions corresponding to [F1]–[F6] (function buttons).
Press the corresponding function button to call up the
desired display.
<Procedure>
❶ On the Play display of a selected mode (Menu display
will appear for Disk mode and Utility mode), press a
function button to choose a display group.
One of the selected group’s display pages will appear.
✳ The number of display pages varies by group.
PERFORM
SEQUENCER
SYSTEM
PATCH
CHAIN P LA Y
UTILITY
RHYTHM
PART
DISK
GM
Sound source
Sequencer
MODE
Mode
Display group
Display name
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
Function Name
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❷ Press the respective function button to call up a
desired display page.
When a function button is pressed, the highlighting of the
function name will disappear.
✳ When a function name is boxed, without being high-
lighted, it means that special functions like GoTo
another display page or an operation execute has been
assigned to that function button.
✳ Data may require two or more display pages if it can-
not all be shown on a single page. In that case, the
index mark indicating the total number of display
pages and the current display page appears to the left
of the function name. Repeat-pressing the function
button will allow you move to the other display pages.
✳ To return to the home Play display, press [EXIT].
Displays are divided into groups for each mode:
F2
Index mark
Play
Patch Mode
F3
TVF
F4
TVA
F5
LFO&Ctl
F6
Effects
F2
WG
F1
Common
Group Display
[F1] Common General
[F2] Common Control
[F3] Structure
[F4] Tone Key Range Lower:Upper
[F5]
Tone Vel Range Lower:Upper: Fade
[F1] Wave Param
[F2] Pitch
[F3] Pitch Envelope
[F1] TVF Param
[F2] TVF Envelope
[F1] TVA Param
[F2] TVA Envelope
[F1] LFO 1 Param
[F2] LFO 2 Param
[F3] Control Param
[F4] Control Switch
[F1] General
[F2] EFX Param
[F3] EFX Control
[F4] Chorus
[F5] Reverb
Play
Performance Mode
F3
Part
F4
MIDI
F5
Effects
F6
Info
F2
K.Range
F1
Common
Group Display
Common
Part Key Range Upper:Lower (Par1-8)
Part Key Rnage Upper:Lower (Part9-16)
Part Param
Part MIDI
[F1] General
[F2] EFX Param
[F3] EFX Control
[F4] Chorus
[F5] Reverb
--Part Infomation-[F1] Modulation
[F2] Breath
[F3] Foot
[F4] Volume
[F5] Pan
--Part Information-[F1] Expression
[F2] Hold-1
[F3] Pitch Bend
[F4] Channel After touch
[F5] Voices
--Part Information-[F1] System Control 1
[F2] System Control 2
Play
Rhythm Set Mode
F3
Key TVF
F4
Key TVA
F5
Key Ctl
F6
Effects
F2
Key WG
F1
Common
Group Display
Rhythm Set Name
Wave
Pitch Envelope
TVF Param
TVF Envelope
TVA Param
TVA Envelope
Control Param
[F1] General
[F2] EFX Param
[F3] EFX Control
[F4] Chorus
[F5] Reverb
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GM Mode
F6
Info
UTILITY
UTILITY
F5
Effects
F4
Part
Group Display
Part Param
[F1] General
[F2] EFX Param
[F3] EFX Control
[F4] Chorus
[F5] Reverb
--Part Information-[F1] Modulation
[F2] Breath
[F3] Foot
[F4] Volume
[F5] Pan
--Part Information-[F1] Expression
[F2] Hold-1
[F3] Pitch Bend
[F4] Channel Aftertouch
[F5] Voices
Utility Menu
-----Menu 1----[F2] Copy
[F3] Initialize
[F4] Data Transfer
-----Menu 2----[F6] Song Initialize
[F7] Memory Info
-----Menu 3----[F8] Factory
Play
(Song/Pattern)
Sequencer Mode
F3
Trk Edit
F4
Micro
F5
Loop
F6
List
F2
Quantiz
F1
Setup
Group Display
REC
REC
[F1] Song Name
[F2] Pattern Name
[F3] Track Information
[F4] RPS Setup
[F6] SEQ System Setup
[F1] Grid Quantize
[F2] Shuffle Quantize
[F3] Groove Quantize
-----Menu 1----[F1] Erase
[F2] Delete
[F3] Copy
[F4] Insert Meas
[F5] Transpose
-----Menu 2----[F1] Change Velocity
[F2] Change Channel
[F3] Change Gate Time
[F4] Merge
[F5] Extract
-----Menu 3----[F1] Shift Clock
[F2] Data Thin
[F3] Exchange
[F4] Time Fit
[F5] Truncate
[F1] Create Event
[F3] Move Event
[F6] View Select
[REC]Step Recording
Loop Window
Song List Window
[F1] Part Palette
[F2] Part Information
[F3] Rec Filter Window
[F4] Auto Punch I/O Window
[F5] Loop Window
[F6] Rec Quantize Window
[
STOP
/PLAY] Recording Realtime
Rec Stand-by
Play
Chain Play Mode
F6
List
F5
Save
Group Display
Save
Chain File List Window
System Mode
F3
MIDI
F4
Control
F5
Arpeg
F6
Info
F2
Tune
F1
Setup
Group Display
Setup
Tune
MIDI Param 1
MIDI Param 2
Bank Select Group
Control Assign
Pedal Assign
Control Source
Arpeggio
System Information
Disk Mode
DISK
DISK
Display
Disk Menu
-----Menu 1----[F1] Load
[F2] Save
[F3] Format
[F4] Backup
[F5] Verify
-----Menu 2----[F1] Volume
[F2] Delete
[F3] Rename
-----Menu 3----[F1] Disk Information
Utility Mode
UTILITY
UTILITY
Display
Utility Menu
-----Menu 1----[F1] Write (Patch/Perform/Rhythm)
[F2] Copy (Patch/Perform/Rhythm)
[F3] Initialize (Patch/Perform/Rhythm)
[F4] Data Transfer (to MIDI/to Seq/to User)
[F5] User Memory Protect
-----Menu 2----[F1] Song Initialize
[F2] Internal Memory Information
-----Menu 3----[F1] Factory Preset
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<Windows>
To assist you, a small window box may appear. It can indi-
cate a list, confirm operation, or help input procedure
depending on the situation.
Windows can be opened with their respective buttons and
closed by pressing [EXIT] or the button you used to open it.
Some windows will close automatically after a pertinent
operation is executed.
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Moving the cursor
Generally a single display page indicates two or more items
(parameters). Move the cursor (black box with value highlighted) to the parameter whose value you want to set or
modify. Move the cursor with the [u], [d], [l] and [r] (cursor buttons).
[u]: moves the cursor up.
Pressing this button when the cursor is at the upper left
parameter (home position) shifts it to the lower right parameter.
[d]: moves the cursor down.
Pressing this button when the cursor is at the lower right
parameter shifts it to the upper left parameter (home position).
[l]: moves the cursor to the left.
Holding down [SHIFT] while you press this button shifts the
cursor back to home.
[r]: moves the cursor to the right.
✳ If the value of the parameter has not been finalized, the
value on which cursor is positioned is only boxed
without highlighting. Press [ENTER] to finalize the
value and return to the normal display.
Modifying a value
To modify a value, use the VALUE dial, [INC]/[DEC] or
[0]–[9] (numeric keys).
✳ Each parameter has a specific range, so you cannot set
any value smaller than the minimum value or greater
than the maximum value.
VALUE dial
Turning the VALUE dial clockwise increases the value,
counterclockwise decreases the value. Holding down
[SHIFT] as you move the VALUE dial increases value increments so you can make large value changes faster.
[INC] and [DEC]
Pressing [INC] increases the value, and [DEC] decreases it.
Keep [INC] or [DEC] pressed for continuous adjustment. For
faster value increases, keep [INC] pressed down and press
[DEC]. For decreasing value faster, keep [DEC] pressed
down and press [INC].
If you press [INC] or [DEC] while holding down [SHIFT],
the value increments will get bigger.
[0]–[9] (Numeric Keys)
[0]–[9] are called ‘numeric keys’ and are for directly specifying numerical values. When you enter a number using the
numeric keys, the cursor will change from a black box to a
white box, and the highlight of the value will be removed.
Now finalize the value by pressing [ENTER].
To go from a positive to negative value (+/-), or vice versa,
hold down [SHIFT] and press [0].
✳ Some parameters do not require you to [ENTER] them.
Window
SEQUENCER
REC BEAT
BWD FWDSTOP/ PLAY
l
I
LOOP
DEC INC
EF
G
B
C
A DIGIT HOLD
l
D
3
3
3
+ -
SEQUENCER
YZ!VWXSTU
PQRMNOJKL
GHIDEFABC
ENTERSHIFT SPACE
REC BEAT
BWD FWDSTOP/ PLAY
l
I
LOOP
DEC INC
0
123
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(Example)
<To enter a value of 38>
Press [3] → press [8] → press [ENTER].
<To enter a value of -60>
While holding down [SHIFT] press [0] → press [6] → press
[ENTER].
✳ You can switch from a positive to negative numerical
value anytime before you press [ENTER].
Special functions of the numeric keys
You can use the numeric keys to specify non-numerical settings for some parameters.
Performance/Patch/Rhythm Set group
On the Play displays for Performance, Patch or Rhythm Set
mode, you can hold down [SHIFT] and press numeric keys
to specify groups.
Buttons Group
SHIFT+0 USER
SHIFT+1 PR-A (Preset A)
SHIFT+2 PR-B (Preset B)
SHIFT+3 PR-C (Preset C)
SHIFT+4 GM (General MIDI)
SHIFT+5
XP-A (Wave Expansion Board installed in EXP-A Slot)
SHIFT+6
XP-B (Wave Expansion Board installed in EXP-B Slot)
SHIFT+7
XP-C (Wave Expansion Board installed in EXP-C Slot)
SHIFT+8
XP-D (Wave Expansion Board installed in EXP-D Slot)
✳ This procedure also applies when editing
Performances, Patches or Rhythm Sets, and for Utility
mode.
Note name
To enter a note name in Track editing mode or Microscope
editing mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press the appropriate
numeric key. The corresponding note name is at the lower
left of each numeric key.
Note value
Use numeric keys to specify a note value in step recording,
etc. The corresponding note value is at the lower right of
each numeric key.
Characters
When assigning a name for Patches, Performances, files and
songs, you can use the numeric keys to specify alphabetic
characters.
✳ For details, refer to “Assigning a name” below.
Restoring a previous value (Undo)
If you wish to restore a value to its immediate previous
value, press [UNDO/REDO] to return the value to its premodified state.
The Undo function can be used when modifying sound
source settings, recording a song, editing a song, etc.
✳ If you are in the middle of an operation that requires
rewriting large amounts of data (such as song editing),
a message window will show “Memory is low!! So you
cannot undo. Execute anyway?” If you are sure you
won’t have to undo the current operation, press [F5]
(OK). Pressing [F6] (Cancel) cancels the operation.
Assigning a name
The XP-80 allows you to assign a name to data types such as:
Patch, Performance, Rhythm Set, Song, Pattern, Song File,
Chain File, Data File, User Groove Template File, Standard
MIDI File, Volume Label
The procedure is the same for each data type.
<Procedure>
❶ Move the cursor to where you want to input a charac-
ter.
❷ Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] to specify
the character.
Available characters/symbols are:
space, A–Z, a–z, 0–9, +-*/|=!?<>()[]{}:;.,"'`#%&$\@^_
Lowercase characters and some symbols (+*/|=?<>[]:;.,"\)
cannot be used for filenames and volume labels.
✳ You can also use numeric keys to select alphabet or
numeric characters.
EF
G
B
C
A
D
3
3
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Each time you press a numeric key, the display will cycle
through the characters and numerals printed above each
key. For instance, pressing [1] will make the display change
1→A→B→C→1→A... To specify lowercase characters, hold
down [SHIFT] and press the numeric key.
❸ Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
✳ If you enter a space in filenames or volume labels, it
will be replaced with an underline “__” after the operation is executed. However, a blank entered at the end
of a name will be left as a blank.
Assigning a name using a Name window
You can use a Name window to assign a name. As the Name
window displays a list of characters that can be entered, you
can quickly select a desired character.
<Procedure>
❶ From any display in which you can assign a name,
press the following buttons to open a Name window.
Name Button
Patch [F1] (General)
Performance [F1] (Common)
Rhythm Set [F1] (Common)
Song [F1] (SngName)
Pattern [F2] (PtnName)
Filenames and volume labels [F1] (Name)
❷ Press [F3] (←Prev) or [F4] (Next→) to move the cursor
to the location where you wish to input a character.
❸ Press cursor buttons or [INC]/[DEC], or turn the
VALUE dial to specify the character.
To enter a space at the cursor position, press [F5] (Insert).
To delete the character at the cursor position, press [F6]
(Delete).
❹ Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.
❺ After assigning a name, press [EXIT] or the button you
used to open the Name window to close it.
YZ!VWXSTU
PQRMNOJKL
GHIDEFABC
SPACE0
123
456
789
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Playing in Patch mode
Patches are what you normally play during a performance.
Select a Patch before playing.
Selecting a Patch
The XP-80 offers five groups of Patches (User, Presets A–C
and GM) with each group having 128 Patches for a total of
640 Patches.
Up to four optional Wave Expansion Boards can be installed
to provide a whopping 1,660 Patches.
USER
The XP-80’s user memory contains 128 Patches that can be
rewritten to create your own Patches.
PR-A–C (Presets A–C)
The XP-80 includes 384 preset Patches that are not userrewritable. But you can call up preset Patch settings into the
temporary area, modify them, and then store them in User
memory.
GM (General MIDI)
GM Patches are for instruments compatible with the GM
System. The aim of this system is to standardize MIDI specifications among different equipment makers or models. The
XP-80 contains 128 GM Patches that are not user-rewritable.
But you can call up GM Patch settings into the temporary
area, modify them, and then store them in User memory.
XP-A–D (Wave Expansion Boards installed in EXP-A–D Slots)
The Patches included in optional Wave Expansion Boards
are not user-rewritable. But you can call up those Patch settings into the temporary area, modify them, and then store
them in User memory.
✳ A Patch XP-A–D cannot be accessed if the Wave
Expansion Board it belongs to has not been installed.
<Procedure>
❶ Press [PATCH] to call up the Play display (PATCH).
❷ Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to select a
Patch.
Selecting a Patch with Bank/Number method
You can select a Patch by combining BANK [1]–[8] and
NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons in the center of the front panel.
This selection style is called the ‘Bank/Number method.’
When selecting a Patch on the XP-80 using the
Bank/Number method, the bank/number corresponding to
each Patch number is shown at the upper left of the display.
Patch number: 001 002 003 ... 064 065 066 067
Bank/number: a11 a12 a13 ... a88 b11 b12 b13 ... b88
With the Bank/Number method, 64 Patches in bank 1/num-
ber 1 through bank 8/number 8 make up a single subgroup.
Subgroups (a/b/c/d) can be changed in units of 64 Patches.
✳ Subgroup c or d can be chosen only when selecting a
Patch from a Wave Expansion Board.
<Procedure>
❶ Press [PATCH] to call up the Play display (PATCH).
❷ Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] or numer-
ic keys to select a Patch group.
❸ Press [a/b/c/d] to select a subgroup. Subgroups a and
b will be toggled each time the button is pressed.
✳ When selecting a Patch from a Wave Expansion Board,
pressing this button will cycle through subgroups a, b,
c, and d.
❹ Press BANK [1]–[8] to select a bank.
❺ Press NUMBER [1]–[8] to select a number.
Selecting a Patch using numeric keys
You can use numeric keys to directly select a desired Patch.
<Procedure>
❶ Press [PATCH] to call up the Play display (PATCH).
❷ Hold down [SHIFT] and press numeric keys [0]–[8] to
select a Patch group.
Patch group Numeric key
USER [SHIFT] + [0]
PR-A [SHIFT] + [1]
PR-B [SHIFT] + [2]
PR-C [SHIFT] + [3]
GM [SHIFT] + [4]
XP-A [SHIFT] + [5]
XP-B [SHIFT] + [6]
XP-C [SHIFT] + [7]
XP-D [SHIFT] + [8]
Patch group Patch number Patch name
Patch transmit
channel
Patch receive
channel
Patch number Bank/Number
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Chapter 2. Playing
❸ Use numeric keys to input a Patch number (001–128).
The Patch number and Patch name are boxed, meaning the
entry has not yet been finalized.
❹ Press [ENTER] to finalize the entry.
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<Express Patch select (Digit Hold)>
With the Digit Hold function turned on, the 100’s position
and 10’s position will be fixed when the numeric keys are
used to select a Patch. This means that the numeric keys will
only change the 1’s position, and you won’t have to press
[ENTER] for each selection. The same applies to selecting
Performances and Rhythm Sets.
<Procedure>
❶ Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ENTER] to turn on
Digit Hold.
The numbers in the 100’s position and 10’s position will be
displayed in a smaller size to indicate Digit Hold is on.
❷ When you enter a numeric key number, the 1’s posi-
tion will change immediately without having to press
[ENTER].
❸ To turn off Digit Hold, hold down [SHIFT] and press
[ENTER] once again.
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Displaying a Patch list
You can view a Patch list when selecting a Patch. Ten
Patches are displayed at once for each Patch group, allowing
your desired Patch to be quickly accessed. This Patch list is
called the ‘Sound List window.’
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PATCH) is showing.
❷ Press [SOUND LIST] to display the Sound List win-
dow. The cursor is on the currently selected Patch.
(Bank Select MSB=, LSB=) at the bottom line indicates
the Bank Select (MSB and LSB) of the current Patch.
❸ When changing Patches in units of 10, press either [F5]
(-10) or [F6] (+10). Holding down either button will
change Patch groups as well. Patch groups can also be
changed by pressing [F2] (-Group) or [F3] (+Group).
❹ When selecting a Patch, turn the VALUE dial, or press
[INC]/[DEC] or cursor buttons to move the cursor to
the desired Patch.
❺ Press [EXIT] to close the Sound List window.
Making a Patch sound thick or thin
(turning a Tone on/off)
Since a Patch is a combination of up to four Tones, you can
switch unwanted (Tones out of the four) off and get just the
sound of a specific Tone.
✳ Use the Tone Switch parameter (PATCH/WG/Wave
Param) to set each Tone on/off. This setting can be
stored as a part of Patch data. So if you want just one
or two Tones to sound in a Patch, turn the others off
and store that setting on a Patch. This cuts nonessential
use of the XP-80’s simultaneous voices.
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PATCH) is showing.
❷ Press any button from [F1] (Common)–[F6] (Effect).
❸ Use TONE SWITCH [1]–[4] (BANK [1]–[4] ) to turn
Tones on (indicator lights) or off (indicator off).
TONE SWITCH buttons switch Tones 1, 2, 3, and 4 on/off in
sequence going from left to right.
❹ Press [EXIT] to return to the Play display (PATCH)
and start playing the Patch.
“Tone:” at the display bottom center shows the numbers of
Tones which are turned on. The Tones turned off are indicated with “-.”
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
TONE 1 TONE 2 TONE 3 TONE 4
5 6 7 8
TRACK/ PART
BANK
TONE SWITCH
TONE SELECT
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Playing single notes (Solo)
Normally, the XP-80 allows you to play chords. Pressing
[SOLO] allows performance using single notes. This function
is effective when performing a solo using single-note
Patches like sax and flute.
✳ The Solo function on/off setting can be stored as a part
of each Patch setting using the Key Assign parameter
(PATCH/Common/Common Control).
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PATCH) is showing.
❷ Press [SOLO] so its indicator lights.
Now you can play a solo.
✳ This setting is also shown for “Key Assign” at the bot-
tom center of the display.
❸ Play the XP-80 keyboard.
✳ If you press [SOLO] when Single Performance is select-
ed, the Solo function can be switched on or off for the
current Part. When Layer Performance is selected, the
Solo function can be switched on or off for the Parts
with the Local Switch parameter (PERFORM/MIDI/
Part MIDI) set ON. If a Rhythm Set is selected, [SOLO]
cannot be turned on.
Creating smooth pitch changes
(Portamento)
Portamento ensures a smooth pitch changeover from one
note to the next note played. When [SOLO] is on (indicator
lights), you can simulate techniques like violin glissandos.
✳ The Portamento function on/off setting can be stored
as a part of each Patch setting using the Switch parameter (PATCH/Common/Common Control).
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play (PATCH) display is showing.
❷ Press [PORTAMENTO]. Its indicator lights.
You’re ready to play portamento.
❸ To adjust portamento, Press [F1] (Common), then [F2]
(Control) to call up the Common Control display
(PATCH/Common).
❹ Move the cursor over to Time, Type, Mode or Start
parameter.
See p.47 for each parameter’s functions.
❺ Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to get the
value you want.
❻ Press [EXIT] to return to the Play display (PATCH)
and play.
✳ If you press [PORTAMENTO] when Single
Performance is selected, the Portamento function can
be switched on or off for the current Part. When Layer
Performance is selected, the Portamento function can
be switched on or off for the Parts with the Local
Switch parameter (PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI) set
ON. If a Rhythm Set is selected, [PORTAMENTO] cannot be turned on.
Quick sound character changes
(Sound Palette)
With the four sliders in the Sound Palette section, you can
create sound variations or volume changes in real time.
✳ Sound variations or volume changes made with the
Sound Palette affect only the performance. They have
no effect on current Patch settings. Change the Patch
and these Sound Palette settings will be lost.
✳ The sound character and volume changes created
using the Sound Palette will also be transmitted to the
XP-80’s sequencer and external MIDI devices.
Changing sound characters
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PATCH) is showing.
❷ Press [FILTER/ENV] and its indicator lights.
❸ Move the sliders while you play to vary the sound.
To modify the brightness, move the CUTOFF slider.
To change resonance, move the RESO. slider.
To change attack time, move the ATTACK slider.
To change decay time, move the DECAY slider.
Changing the volume of each Tone
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PATCH) is showing.
❷ Press [LEVEL] and its indicator lights.
❸ Move the LEVEL slider as you play the keyboard to
adjust volume as desired.
Sliders 1, 2, 3, and 4 are used to change the volume of Tones
1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
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Playing in Performance mode
There are Single and Layer Performances. The “Key
Mode:LAYER” indication under the Performance name represents Layer Performance, while the “Key Mode:SINGLE”
indication represents Single Performance.
Layer Performance allows playing two or more Parts simultaneously on the keyboard. Select Layer Performance if you
want fat, rich sounds of two or more Patches, or play different Patches in a split keyboard’s different sections.
Single Performance plays only the Part shown in the display
(current Part). Select Single Performance for playing a song
using two or more instruments.
✳ Make your Performance type selection with the Key
Mode parameter (PERFORM/Common/Common) .
The Key Mode parameter determines how the XP-80
keyboard will play the internal sound source. It has no
effect on how the XP-80 sound source is played from
the built-in sequencer or an external MIDI device.
Selecting a Performance
The XP-80 offers three groups of Performances (User, Presets
A and B) with each group having 32 Performances. A total of
96 Performances is available.
USER
The XP-80 user memory includes 32 Performances that can
be rewritten to produce your own Performances.
PR-A–B (Preset A–B)
The XP-80 contains 64 preset Performances that cannot be
rewritten. But you can call up preset Performance settings
into the temporary area, modify them, and then store them
in user memory.
<Procedure>
❶ Press [PERFORM] to call up the Play display (PER-
FORM).
❷ Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to select a
Performance.
Selecting a Performance with Subgroup/Number
method
You can select a Performance using TRACK/PART [1]–[16]
at front panel center. Each Performance group contains 32
Performances, so you can choose a Performance using 16
buttons in subgroups a and b.
If you use this method to select a Performance, you’ll see the
subgroup and number corresponding to each Performance
number at the upper left of the display.
Performance number:01 02 03 ... 16 17 18 19 ... 32
Subgroup/number: a01 a02 a03 ... a16 b01 b02 b03 ... b16
<Procedure>
❶ Press [PERFORM] to call up the Play display (PER-
FORM).
❷ Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] or numer-
ic keys to select a Performance group.
❸ Press [a/b/c/d] to select a subgroup. Subgroups a and
b will toggle with each button press.
❹ Press a button from TRACK/PART [1]–[16] to select a
number.
Selecting a Performance using numeric keys
You can choose a Performance with direct numeric key
input.
<Procedure>
❶ Press [PERFORM] to call up the Play display (PER-
FORM).
❷ Hold down [SHIFT] and press numeric keys [0]–[2]
corresponding to your desired Performance group.
Performance group Numeric key
USER [SHIFT] + [0]
PR-A [SHIFT] + [1]
PR-B [SHIFT] + [2]
❸ Use numeric keys to input the Performance number
(001–032).
The Performance number and Performance name are boxed,
indicating that the Performance has not yet been finalized.
❹ Press [ENTER] to finalize the entry.
✳ Using Digit Hold, a Performance can be selected sim-
ply by specifying the 1’s place number (p.27).
Displaying a Performance’s Sound List
window
A Performance Sound List window can be viewed. Ten
Performances are displayed in sequential order at one time
for each Performance group so you can quickly select the
desired Performance.
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PERFORM) is show-
ing.
❷ Press [SOUND LIST] to display the Sound List win-
dow.
Performance
group
Performance
number
Performance
name
Control
channel
Performance
number
Subgroup/Number
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The cursor is at the current Performance. (Bank Select MSB=,
LSB=) at the bottom line indicates the Bank Select (MSB and
LSB) of the current Patch.
❸ When changing Performances in units of 10, press
either [F5] (-10) or [F6] (+10).
Holding down either button will change Performance
groups as well. Performance groups can also be changed by
pressing [F2] (-Group) or [F3] (+Group).
❹ When selecting a Performance, turn the VALUE dial,
or press [INC]/[DEC] or cursor buttons to move the
cursor to the desired Performance.
❺ Press [EXIT] to close the Sound List window.
Playing fatter and richer sounds by combining Patches (Layer)
If a Layer Performance is selected, you can play all Parts
with the Local Sw parameter (PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI)
ON. Combining the Parts will produce, thicker, fatter
sounds.
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that Play display (PERFORM) is showing.
❷ Note “Key Mode:LAYER” is below the Performance
name.
If “Key Mode:SINGLE” is displayed, it means that a Single
Performance is selected. Change it to Layer Performance.
❸ Press [LOCAL/TX/RX] to open the LOCAL/TX/RX
window.
❹ Press [F5] (K.Mode) to select LAYER.
Pressing this button again re-selects SINGLE.
✳ If you set the Key Mode parameter in the LOCAL/TX/
RX window, the Key Mode parameter (PERFORM/
Common/Common) value will also change.
❺ Making sure that the cursor is positioned at the Local
Sw parameter, press TRACK/PART [1]–[16] to turn on
the Part you want to hear (indicator lit).
The display will indicate “o” for the Parts with Local Sw
parameter ON and “-” for the Parts with Local Sw parameter
OFF.
✳ The setting you make in the LOCAL/TX/RX window
will also affect the Local Sw parameter value (PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI).
❻ After you complete your settings, press [LOCAL/TX/
RX] or [EXIT] to close the LOCAL/TX/RX window
and return to the Play display (PERFORM). Now start
playing.
The lower right of the display will indicate “o” for the Parts
with Local Sw parameter ON and “-” for the Parts with
Local Sw parameter OFF. The cursor is located on the current Part selected.
Splitting the keyboard to play separate
Patches in different sections (Split)
If you’ve selected a Layer Performance, you can split the
keyboard to play separate Patches with different sections of
the keyboard. As the note range that plays each Part can be
specified individually, you can split the keyboard into a
maximum of 16 sections.
For instance, you can play strings in the lower note section,
piano in the higher note section and both sounds in the middle note section.
✳ If a K.Range Lower:Upper display(PATCH/Common)
has been set, sounds are produced in the overlapping
sections between the key ranges specified for the Patch
and Performance.
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PERFORM) is show-
ing.
❷ Press [LOCAL/TX/RX] to open the LOCAL/TX/RX
window.
❸ If you have selected a Single Performance, Press [F5]
(K.Mode) to select LAYER.
Pressing this button again re-selects SINGLE.
✳ If you set the Key Mode parameter in the LOCAL/TX/
RX window, the Key Mode parameter (PERFORM/
Common/Common) value will also change.
❹ Making sure that the cursor is positioned at the Local
Sw parameter and press a button from TRACK/PART
[1]–[16] so the button indicator of the Part you wish to
play lights.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 15 Part 16
Local Sw parameters
Current part (Patch name)
Part 1: Strings
Part 1 + Part 2:
(Strings + Piano)
Part 2: Piano
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On the display, Parts with Local Sw parameter ON are
shown with “o,” and those with Local Sw parameter OFF
with “-.”
✳ The setting you make in the LOCAL/TX/RX window
will also affect the Local Sw parameter value (PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI).
❺ Make sure that the Key Range parameter is set ON. If
OFF, press [F6] (K.Range) to set it ON.
✳ If the Key Range parameter is OFF, the keyboard can-
not be split even when you set the key range.
✳ If you set the Key Range parameter in the LOCAL/
TX/RX window, the switch parameter (PERFORM/
K.Range/Part Key Range Lower:Upper) value will also
change.
❻ After completing your settings, press [LOCAL/TX/
RX] or [EXIT] to close the LOCAL/TX/RX window.
❼ Press [F2] (K.Range) to call up the Part Key Range
Lower:Upper display (PERFORM/Common).
✳ Part Key Range Lower:Upper display (PERFORM/
Common) is available in two pages: one for displaying
Parts 1 through 8 and the other for displaying Parts 9
through 16. To flip between these two pages, press [F2]
(K.Range).
❽ Move the cursor to a Part with Local Sw parameter ON
and specify the note range while confirming this operation on the display.
The value at left of each Part indicates the lowest note
(lower) and the value at right indicates the highest note
(upper).
✳ By specifying sections for different Parts so that they
overlap each other, you can combine two or more
Patches only in a specific section.
❾ After completing your settings, press [EXIT] to return
to the Play display (PERFORM) and start playing.
Playing along with a song playback (XP-80
used as a multitimbral sound source)
When a Single Performance is selected, the XP-80’s keyboard
will play only the Part you selected from the keyboard, convenient when you play the keyboard along with a song playback.
Selecting a Part you want to play on the keyboard
If a Single Performance is selected, press [l] or [r] to select
the Part you want to play. The selected Part is called the
‘current Part.’
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PERFORM) is show-
ing.
❷ Press [l] or [r] to choose the Part to be played.
The current Part number will be seen at the lower right of
the display with the Patch name indicated within parentheses ( ). The cursor($) also moves to the current Part.
Muting a specific Part (turning Receive channel
on/off)
While you play along with the playback of a song, you can
turn on/off any specific Part. This allows you to turn off the
melody Part for karaoke applications or for practicing the
muted Part.
<Procedure>
❶ Press [LOCAL/TX/RX] to open the LOCAL/TX/RX
window.
❷ Move the cursor to the Rx Switch parameter and press
a button from TRACK/PART [1]–[16] to mute the Part.
The button indicator of the muted Part will go off.
On the display, Parts which are on are shown with “o,” and
those off are shown with “-.”
✳ The setting you make in the LOCAL/TX/RX window
will also affect the Rx Switch parameter value (PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI).
Part 1 Part 2 Part 15 Part 16
Current part (Patch name)
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Assigning a different Patch to a Part
✳ The Patch assigned to each Part can be stored as a part
of a Performance using Patch Group parameter and
Patch Number parameter (PERFORM/Part/Part
Param).
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PERFORM) is show-
ing.
❷ Press [l] or [r] to choose the Part to which you want
to assign a different Patch.
❸ While holding down [PERFORM], press [PATCH] or
[d] to call up the Play display of the Patch assigned to
a specific Part.
The current Part number is shown at the lower right of the
display and the cursor moves to the Part.
❹ Use the same procedure as in Patch mode to select a
Patch.
❺ Press [PERFORM] or [EXIT] or [u ] to return to the
Play display (PERFORM).
Quick sound character changes
(Sound Palette)
Using the Sound Palette function, you can modify sound
characters of the Patch assigned to a Part or adjust the volume level of each Part.
✳ Sound variations or volume changes made with the
Sound Palette function affect only the performance.
They have no effect on the currently selected
Performance, so the Sound Palette settings cannot be
saved. If you change the Performance, these settings
will be lost.
✳ The sound character and volume changes created
using the Sound Palette will also be transmitted to the
XP-80’s sequencer and external MIDI devices.
Changing sound characters
✳ If Single Performance is selected, the effect applies
only to the current Part. With Layer Performance
selected, this affects only the Parts with Local Switch
parameter (PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI) set ON.
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PERFORM) is show-
ing.
❷ Press [FILTER/ENV] to light its indicator.
❸ Move the sliders while you play the XP-80’s keyboard
to vary the sound.
To change brightness, move the CUTOFF slider.
To change resonance, move the RESO slider.
To change attack time, move the ATTACK slider.
To change decay time, move the DECAY slider.
Changing the level (volume) of each Part
<Procedure>
❶ Make sure that the Play display (PERFORM) is show-
ing.
❷ Press [LEVEL] to light its indicator.
❸ Press [l] or [r] to select the Part whose level (volume)
you want to change.
If you’ve selected any of Parts 1–4, sliders 1, 2, 3, and 4
adjust Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
If you’ve selected any of Parts 5–8, sliders 1, 2, 3, and 4
adjust Parts 5, 6, 7, and 8, respectively.
If you’ve selected any of Parts 9–12, sliders 1, 2, 3, and 4
adjust Parts 9, 10, 11, and 12, respectively.
If you’ve selected any of Parts 13–16, sliders 1, 2, 3, and 4
adjust Parts 13, 14, 15, and 16, respectively.
❹ Move the slider as you play to adjust the level (vol-
ume) of each Part as desired.
Current part
MIDI channel
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